Being involved in an industrial accident can be life changing, especially because we are confident that our employer is doing everything they can to ensure our safety. If you have been involved in an industrial accident you may be feeling let down by your employer as they have acted negligently, causing you to suffer from severe injuries.

Industrial accidents can leave you wondering where to turn for help however if you have suffered from personal injuries as a result of employer negligence our team of accident at work solicitors can help you to make an industrial accident claim.

An industrial accident is the term used to describe any accident that occurs within in an industrial workplace, including building sites, factories and construction environments.

As with any workplace there are a number of guidelines that must be met according to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) however as the industrial industry is considered dangerous it is even more important that these regulations are followed by employers.

For example, the machinery used in the industrial workplace such as drills, hammers and electrical equipment can cause severe injuries if it is not maintained and, if needed, repaired regularly.

It is also essential that employees are given regular safety talks that explain the potential dangers that they face within the working environment and how these hazards are managed in order to reduce the likelihood of an industrial accident occurring.

Some of the most common causes of industrial accidents include:

• Inadequate safety training
• Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Failing to use safety signs to alert employees to hazards
• Machinery not being maintained and repaired

There are many other causes of industrial accidents however these are the most common reasons that our accident at work solicitors have seen in the industrial accident cases we have successfully acted on.

Our dedicated accident at work team are experts in dealing with industrial accident claims, using our 15 years of knowledge to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

We have seen many cases where making an industrial accident claim has helped to ease the financial strain caused by loss of earnings, travel expenses and other extra costs our clients have incurred as a result of their injuries.